Locking mechanism for indexing device

Details Locking mechanism for indexing device Locking mechanism for indexing device

1982-01-25

1984-08-14

Staab, Lawrence J.

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

With brake means for gearing

74813L, 403350, F16H 5710, B23B 2924, B23Q 1700, F16B 202

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044649487

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a locking mechanism for an indexing spindle. A conventional r gear having outwardly extending teeth is affixed to the spindle. Also included is a rotatably mounted camshaft whose axis is arranged in skewed relationship with the axis of the spindle. A disk-like wedge having opposing camming surfaces is eccentrically mounted on the camshaft. As the camshaft is rotated, the camming surfaces of the disc-like member are interposed between adjacent gear teeth with a wiping action that wedges the disc-like member between the gear teeth. A zero backlash engagement between disc-like member and gear results, with the engagement having a high mechanical advantage so as to effectively lock the spindle against bidirectional rotation.

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